Orthopaedic Imaging AI Research Associate

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A research university in Bristol is seeking a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to develop and validate technology for orthopaedic surgical planning. This role involves leading the development of computer vision and machine learning tools, integrating them into software, and contributing to significant research outputs. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, strong Python programming skills, and a track record of high-quality research. This position offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent research experience) in a relevant field.
• Substantial post-doctoral / industry experience for Senior Research Associate.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of the project including development of AI tools.
• Integrate and optimize code into clinician-facing software.
• Contribute to research outputs, software and high-quality publications.

Skills

Python programming

Computer vision

Machine learning

Deep learning

Image segmentation

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related discipline

Job description

A research university in Bristol is seeking a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to develop and validate technology for orthopaedic surgical planning. This role involves leading the development of computer vision and machine learning tools, integrating them into software, and contributing to significant research outputs. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, strong Python programming skills, and a track record of high-quality research. This position offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and technical leadership.